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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineering Manager - **Company:** Intuitive Surgical, Inc. - **Location:** Sunnyvale, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $290,700.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Software Debugging, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Engineering, Information Technology - **Published:** August 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Intuitive/744000142757580-senior-software-engineering-manager ## About the Role Required Education and Training * Minimum 12 years of experience with a minimum BS in Computer Science, MS or PhD desired Working Conditions * Ability to travel up to 10% of the time. Preferred Skills and Experience * Proven ability to lead, influence, and work well at all levels of an organization and in a cross-functional team environment * Track of records in growing and maintaining a team of engineers by recruiting and retaining highly talented and motivated individuals, and providing vision for the team and foster an environment that encourages creativity, risk-taking, and crisp execution * Demonstrated experience across all phases of the product development lifecycle, including design, implementation, debugging, verification, validation, and transfer to manufacturing * Experience in designing class III software products within FDA-regulated or other regional medical device regulatory environments * Experience with Object Oriented development in C++ * Experiences in China regulations, technical guidelines, and submission pathway a strong plus * Previous experiences with all phases of the product or software development lifecycle including idea generation, concept development and testing, design, implementation, validation, and transfer * Exceptional communication and presentation skills and ability to communicate effectively with gexecutive leadership on the project status * High attention to detail and proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously; must work well under pressure, be flexible, and meet deadlines * Energetic and balanced person with a drive for results, who feels accountable, has a great attitude, and is a team player; self-starter with high degree of initiative, urgency, and follow-through * Willing to go the extra mile with a strong work ethic; self-directed and resourceful with the ability to deal with conflict and drive to solution * Demonstrated ability to handle ambiguity effectively and oversee multiple projects at once ## Description * Become intimately familiar with and take on projects with broad technical scopes across multiple robotic platform product lines, including systems and instruments. * Be a direct technical contributor for development activities related to product launch in China, including creating design input documents, developing test methods, executing design verification testing, and preparing technical submission dossiers * Work as a team builder to manage, coach, and develop staff in a fast-paced environment * Develop and manage effective interfaces across the organization, with other software engineering teams, clinical engineering, design, human factors, and regulatory affairs * Facilitate and ensure that complex, high-value projects are properly scoped, resourced, and communicated to minimize risk, deliver on-time and on-budget * Function as the point-of-contact for leaders and stakeholders across the organization between ISI and JV ## Related Videos - [The Avengers Initiative (Practical Ethics for Software Engineers)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2070-the-avengers-initiative-practical-ethics-for-software-engineers) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Using AI Without Losing Your Skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2045-using-ai-without-losing-your-skills) - [Enabling intelligent logistics automation: home-grown Industrial IoT platform at Austrian Post](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2018-enabling-intelligent-logistics-automation-home-grown-industrial-iot-platform-at-austrian-post) - [The Software Engineer 2030: From Coder To AI Orchestrator? - Patrick Schnell](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1825-the-software-engineer-2030-from-coder-to-ai-orchestrator-patrick-schnell) - [What I learned as a developer from accidents in space](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/642-what-i-learned-as-a-developer-from-accidents-in-space) ## Related Articles - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer) - [How to Answer the Interview Question: “Why Do You Want to Be a Software Engineer?”](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/392-how-to-answer-the-interview-question-why-do-you-want-to-be-a-software-engineer) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager)